Key employers to P.M Netanyahu: stop the general closure on Israel
Posted on Apr 9, 2020 by Ifi Reporter - Dan Bielski
The business sector presidency, an "umbrella organization" that unites and represents key employers in the economy, has approached Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Finance, Health and Economy Ministries demanding a return to the decision to impose a general closure on the State of Israel. Headed by a real bear, who routinely serves as the Farmer's Association chairman, the decision to impose a general closure under emergency regulations, rather than primary legislation, is "essentially closing all business and factory operations in Israel, because workers cannot get to work, even in essential factories." . The presidency notes that the cost of the move is NIS 2.5 billion a day.
The letter, signed by Attorney Eliran Strychman of the Shavit Bar-On-Galon Zin Vitkon & Co. office, emphasizes that "the imposition of closure in the context of emergency regulations, which means a serious violation of freedom of occupation - is prohibited and contravenes the provisions of the Basic Law: Freedom of Occupation."
Therefore, the President of the business sector emphasizes, in her appeal, that "even in an emergency - human dignity and liberty, among other things - should not impair his freedom of movement. Such an injury is possible only if (1) for a proper purpose, (2) for a period and (3) to the extent that it does not exceed what is necessary.
The business sector presidency does not ignore the need to maintain public health these days of the Corona epidemic, but states that "We do not know a reasoned recommendation by health experts to shut down all localities in the country that are being tested against other considerations, such as the economic downturn in the economy. Because these experts suggested closing a limited number of communities, we also learned that the reason for the imposition of the blanket closure is not relevant, but is due to political pressure or social considerations, and therefore the restriction of movement in all localities in Israel, even in communities where there is no severe outbreak of virus. The corona, and which the health agencies did not recommend for closure, is not for the purpose Via, and therefore - improper. "
The presidency also adds that "this is a disproportionate decision that severely impairs the economy and the freedom of movement of the state's residents, as well as stating that" it is unclear what the reasons are for the imposition of the closure for so long - from today in the afternoon until after the Sabbath. That said, it also does not stand the test of the period. "Finally, it was argued:" We also did not see a reason to justify the introduction of emergency regulations now that there is a Knesset in Israel and there is no impediment to enact laws in their legal framework. "
"In light of this," writes Adv. Strychman, "our network strongly opposes the imposition of a blanket closure in the context of emergency regulations, in an illegal manner that violates the provisions of the Basic Laws. If she does not have a choice, she will assert her rights before the High Court.
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